Walmart evacuated after men spray harmful substance, flee

By Dale Lezon

Published 1:04 pm, Monday, August 19, 2013

Authorities are searching for two suspects they say sprayed a substance inside a Wal-Mart store on Texas 6 in southwest Harris County Sunday night, forcing an evacuation and sending three customers to the hospital.

The incident happened about 9:45 p.m. at 3506 South Highway 6, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies said surveillance cameras recorded two suspects entering the store and then spraying an unknown substance inside. They fled afterward.

Customers and employees were evacuated. Three customers were taken to the hospital. Their conditions were unknown.

Hazmat crews inspected the store. However, deputies said officials have been unable to determine what the substance was.